Priest Estate Sale: Antique Pectoral Crucifix w/ skull + crossbones, Very Large

Description

This magnificent, very large (6 1/4 inches high) pectoral crucifix with skull and crossbones owned by a priest who died in 1932 was obtained at the estate sale of a wealthy Catholic women in Philadelphia.  The family said it belonged to her great uncle, a priest, was treasured by the family but her children seem to be nominal Catholics thus they gave this for sale to the estate agents.  It is in good condition for age, ebony, a beautiful sacramental.